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Our dedicated team share their expertise in our latest news.Attwood Marshall Lawyers encourage Earle Haven evacuees and their families to seek legal advice on RAD bonds, exit fees and…
The State’s most vulnerable, such as the elderly and mentally impaired, have become better protected as significant changes to the…
To protect yourself from legal action it is critical to seek proper legal advice for a client’s Total and Permanent…
There is a need for urgent intervention by the State Government into the cladding crisis, writes Commercial Litigation solicitor, Charles…
Real estate agents be warned! If you are ‘passing on’ information from the vendor to the buyer, you must ensure…
Queensland laws should be changed to better protect riders, pedestrians and motorists, writes Partner, Jeremy Roche. A surge in e-Scooter…
Sound legal advice is imperative if you have been rejected for a claim against your professional indemnity insurance, writes Commercial…
If you are an estranged family member contesting a Will, a recent Tasmanian case highlights what the court considers in…
When you are injured at work in the course of your work duties, you are generally entitled to claim workers compensation (eg weekly payments, medical treatment costs, rehabilitation). Most employers...
Detailed legal tips for professionals on how to avoid or mitigate a professional negligence claim, by Commercial Litigation solicitor Georgia…
The dedicated animal welfare and charity work of Hollywood icon Doris Day has raised the question of whether you can…
By Christine Martin With the upcoming Summer season (and the further possibility of natural disasters) it is worthwhile to again…
Still forgetting to fill out the Pool Safety Inspection Date? That means the contract is conditional right up until settlement!*…
By Barry van Heerden We all know an auction can be an exciting yet stressful time, but what happens when…
Earlier this month, the Gold Coast City Council has considered a Local Law to specifically impose an obligation on private…
When agents are completing the inclusions/exclusions on a sale Contract or forwarding the instructions through to the Vendor’s solicitor to…
We all know that ordering a title search is the first step when drafting a Queensland contract, but did you…
SMOKE ALARMS It is common knowledge that from 1 July 2007 all residential dwellings in Queensland are required to have…
There appears to be always different viewpoints on the question whether a landlord is liable if someone is injured in…
As at 1 July 2013 all registered property agents will need to have a level of professional indemnity insurance in…
Are the Queensland Floods affecting you – making you unable to complete settlement of your contract?
If you are buying or selling a home in Queensland you would be aware that ‘time is of the essence’…
There is an old saying that goes more or less like this:- “When poverty walks through the front door, love…
The increase of company collapses while owing their workers redundancy payments has resulted in the cost of the federal government…
Polaris Solar Pty Ltd and ACT Renewable Energy Pty Ltd are two of the first businesses in Australia who feel…
From August 2008, we have been engaged as representatives in disputes against Technology Leasing Limited involving bundled telecommunication deals with…
Are you about to purchase a house, car or maybe enter into a rental agreement? Maybe sign a pre-nup? Or…
The recent Gold Coast cold call investment fraud should serve as a warning that fraudulent operations are well organized using…
Consumers will always want the best price they can get and when advertising, many businesses compare their prices with their…
Advertising is undoubtedly one of the best marketing strategies for any business. Once you have a great product and a…
The Personal Property and Security Act 2009 (Cth) (“PPSA”) came into effect on 30 January 2012 (“the Act”). The Act…
US Rapper Flo Rida, real name Tramar Dillard, was due to appear at Fat As Butter, a music festival held…
With the launch of the ‘Australia Recall App’ on iPhone’s and Android’s, as well as the dedicated website www.recalls.gov.au, consumers…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission “ASIC” have now taken over the business registrations and the recording of business details….
Unfair and Unjust and the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) Generally speaking, in deciding whether to set aside a Personal…
Part 2 – Common Law – Misrepresentation and Unconscionable Conduct and Undue Influence:- At common law, there are a number…
MoneySmart Week runs from 2 to 8 September right across the country. It’s an initiative of the Australian Government Financial…
Part 1 – Emotional Dependence The principle of ‘Emotional Dependence’ was established in the following cases:- a) Commercial Bank of…
Legislation has been passed through the Federal Government that extends Directors liability for unpaid PAYG and superannuation. The new legislation…
There appears to be a lot of confusion out there in the market place relating to contractors or employees. We…
Everyone knows signing a personal guarantee comes with a significant risk, but did you know that many guarantees these days…
Both Lessors and Lessees need to be aware that the Retail Leases Act 1994 (as amended) provides that any Retail…
There is an old saying that goes more or less like this:- “When poverty walks through the front door, love…
From 1 July 2012 the Transfer Duty Home Concession that was available for the purchase of homes prior 1 August…
Who pays water rates, tenant or landlord? It is interesting to note that many landlords require their tenants to pay…
We are happy to report the first few months of 2012 have seen the property market pick up, especially in…
Are you currently looking to purchase vacant land or a new home in Queensland? If you are, then you may…
The current financial climate has had far-reaching affects on the business market, with many businesses now facing financial difficulty. Disputes…
SW first homebuyers are to face tighter Stamp Duty Concessions in an effort by the Government to stimulate new building…
This question is best answered using a practical example All of the lots in a strata scheme have a separate…
Did you know every householder in QLD and NSW has a legal responsibility to keep their home safe, including the…
We have previously considered the issue of the importance of real estate agents properly completing their PAMD Form 22a’s:- Entitlement…
Whilst most of us agree that a Contract is a written document, they do not always exist in a formal…
November 1, 2011 marks the date when lenders exercising their power of sale over a property in New South Wales…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers estate litigation solicitor, Melissa Tucker, responds to commonly asked questions about how can you contest a Will….
There is a myth in the general public that the NSW Trustee and Guardian is to be trusted because they…
Senior Paralegal and Law Graduate, Andrea McGarry discusses what real estate agents have a duty to disclose to the prospective buyer…
It is most unusual to find lawyers who are open outside of normal business hours, but we have invested highly…
This year has been an exciting one for Attwood Marshall Lawyers with plans for 2019 already underway to expand our…
A PE teacher, a schoolgirl, an affair, and a dead mother. The case of missing woman Lynette Dawson lay cold…
Senior Conveyancing Paralegal, Jessica Kimpton, explains how a cheap conveyancer cuts costs on fees. After all the effort and care that…
ATTWOOD Marshall Lawyers say new ‘lemon laws’ to be introduced to State Parliament today to protect Queenslanders if they buy…
THE passing of Gold Coast organ donation advocate, Leslie Fitz-Gerald, left a poignant reminder of the importance in the selfless…
NSW squatting laws are in the spotlight after a Sydney developer scored himself a $1.6m house (pictured) by changing its…
As the high profile defamation case launched by Geoffrey Rush against The Daily Telegraph continues you may be wondering, ‘what…
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